Following the incredible success of last year’s sold-out screening that welcomed 350 women and raised $4,500 for local women’s health, Flow Functional Health Care is proud to host THE (M) FACTOR 2: BEFORE THE PAUSE.
This powerful documentary explores perimenopause, the often unrecognized phase before menopause that can affect women for years. Many women begin noticing changes in their late 30s or 40s, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, brain fog, cycle changes, yet are told everything looks “normal.” This film gives language to those experiences and helps connect the dots.
THE (M) FACTOR 2 brings together lived experiences, expert insight, and evidence-based information to challenge outdated narratives around women’s midlife health. It’s not about fear or fixing women. It’s about understanding what’s happening, feeling validated, and knowing there are options.
This screening is hosted by Flow Functional Health Care, one of Edmonton’s leading naturopathic clinics, led by Dr. Briana Botsford, ND, and will feature a panel discussion after the screening.
Dr. Botsford, ND will be joined on the moderated panel by Carmen Wyton, Chair of the Women’s Health Coalition of Canada, Megha Patel, Pharmacist, Dispensaries Ltd, Michelle Jeannotte, Nurse Practioner and Kim Fontaine, Registered Counsellor. Our guest moderator will be Daintre Christensen of Global News.
The panel will discuss the film, answer questions and offer grounded, clinical perspective and space for meaningful conversation. This is more than a movie night. It’s a chance to sit in a room with other women who get it, to learn, reflect, and feel less alone in a phase of life that’s too often minimized or misunderstood.
In keeping with the spirit of last year’s event, a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Lois Hole Women’s Society, supporting women’s health initiatives right here in our community.
Whether you’re experiencing perimenopause now, starting to notice changes, or simply want to better understand what’s ahead, this evening offers insight, connection, and clarity.